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Spain’s credentials are no secret to the avid trekker. This beautiful landscape is home to numerous treks, including perhaps the most famous pilgrimage path of all, the Camino de Santiago. But what happens when you venture off this hallowed path?
This nation is full of surprises – and lesser-known walks are plentiful. Whether you’ve done the big names and want to discover more, are hoping to have the hills to yourself or are just keen to try something out of the ordinary, here are our favourite hikes in Spain you may not know!
Picos de Europa
Majestic birds of prey swoop through the skies, graceful and powerful in equal measure. In spring especially, the hills are a cascade of wildflowers.
Walk this way: Walking the Picos de Europa
Sierra de Aitana
Walk this way: Sierra de Aitana Trek
Secret Trails of Medieval Spain
Meander from monastery to monastery, from grandiose gothic cathedrals to the real privilege of attending vespers with Benedictine monks. You’ll wander through tiny, rural Spanish villages, rich with ancestry from the days of Old Castile.
Walking in Andalucia
Following this path feels like levitating along the walls of the gorge, poised partway up over a precipitous drop.
Walk this way: Walking in Andalucia
La Palma
It’s one of the less-visited islands, and benefits from being quieter than its cousins. Head here to escape drab English weather – La Palma enjoys warm year-round temperatures and makes a glorious change during those dark, cold winter months.
If you prefer to join a group, why not book the Walking the Island of La Palma. Alternatively, if you enjoy self-guided trips, Self-Guided Trails of La Palma is the perfect choice.
Discover more hiking trips in Spain below.